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Drought-tolerant plants

Low- and very-low-water plants for dry gardens, Mediterranean climates, and water-wise design.

2,235 plants

Improved Meyer Lemon (Citrus X 'Improved Meyer') — The Improved Meyer Lemon (Citrus x 'Improved Meyer') is a cold-hardier

Improved Meyer Lemon

Citrus X 'Improved Meyer'

Full · Zones 9–11

Inca Lily.Parrot Lily (Alstroemeria Psittacina) — commonly known as Parrot Lily or Inca Lily

Inca Lily.Parrot Lily

Alstroemeria Psittacina

Full · Zones 8–10

Incana Cranesbill (Geranium Incanum) — Incana Cranesbill (Geranium incanum) is a low-growing, sprawling perennial, ideal for ground cover

Incana Cranesbill

Geranium Incanum

Full · Zones 8–10

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — giving rise to the tree's common name

Incense Cedar

Calocedrus Decurrens

Full · Zones 5–10

Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — shrub with pink blooms; the Indian Hawthorne blooms with clusters of pink or white flowers, image 71

Indian Hawthorne

Rhaphiolepis Indica

Full · Zones 8–8

Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus Microcarpa) — Adaptable to various conditions

Indian Laurel Fig

Ficus Microcarpa

Full · Zones 9–11

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — Indian Mallow, or Abutilon palmeri, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching 5 ft in height and width

Indian Mallow

Abutilon Palmeri

Full · Zones 9–10

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja Affinis) — which are brilliantly coloured in shades of red

Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja Affinis

Full · Zones 9–10

Indian Rice Grass (Achnatherum hymenoides) — Typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Indian Rice Grass

Achnatherum hymenoides

Full · Zones 3–10

Indian Rice Grass (Achnatherum Hymenoides) — Indian Ryegrass, Achnatherum hymenoides, is a perennial bunchgrass standing 1-2 feet tall

Indian Rice Grass

Achnatherum Hymenoides

Full · Zones 1–11

Ingwersen's Variety Geranium (Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety') — Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a robust perennial

Ingwersen's Variety Geranium

Geranium Mac. 'Ingwersen's Variety'

Half · Zones 4–8

Ink Spot Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Marmorata) — Ink Spot Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe marmorata) is a distinctive succulent boasting silver-green

Ink Spot Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe Marmorata

Full · Zones 10–11

Inside-out Flower (Vancouveria Hexandra) — commonly called American Barrenwort

Inside-out Flower

Vancouveria Hexandra

Full · Zones 3–9

Interior California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fas. V. Polifolium) — The Interior California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum var

Interior California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fas. V. Polifolium

Full · Zones 9–10

Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Quercus wislizenii, commonly known as Interior Live Oak, is a robust evergreen native to California

Interior Live Oak

Quercus Wislizenii

Full · Zones 8–10

Iodinebush (Allenrolfea Occidentalis) — Iodinebush (Allenrolfea occidentalis) is a hardy, evergreen shrub thriving in arid zones

Iodinebush

Allenrolfea Occidentalis

Full · Zones 10–10

Irene Lantana (Lantana 'Irene') — The Lantana 'Irene' is a vibrant, perennial shrub thriving in zones 8-11

Irene Lantana

Lantana 'Irene'

Full · Zones 9–10

Irene Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene') — commonly named Irene Rosemary

Irene Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene'

Full · Zones 8–10

Iris Species (Iris Spp.) — offer a captivating array of colors, often with intricate patterns

Iris Species

Iris Spp.

Full · Zones 7–9

Island Alum Root (Heuchera Maxima) — The Island Alum Root, Heuchera maxima, thrives in USDA zones 8-10

Island Alum Root

Heuchera Maxima

Half · Zones 7–10

Island Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Harfordii) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil

Island Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Harfordii

Full · Zones 9–9

Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a vibrant evergreen shrub

Island Bush Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa

Full · Zones 8–10

Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus) — The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub

Island Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus

Full · Zones 8–10

Island Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Insularis) — Arctostaphylos insularis, or Island Manzanita, is a statuesque shrub native to the California Channel Islands

Island Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Insularis

Full · Zones 9–11